After the rebirth, I was picked up by the prince

Maybe it was because he hadn't slept soundly for too long, Qi Zizhen woke up again the next morning.

He slept through yesterday's lunch and dinner, Song Yaoxu was worried that he would be hungry, so he came over to wake him up at breakfast time.

After drinking the medicine and having a good night's sleep, Qi Zizhen's condition was much better than before, his expression returned to indifference, and he let the maid serve him to get up.

Considering his physical condition, Song Yaoxu specially ordered someone to make herbal porridge for him. It looked bland and unappetizing at first glance, but it was sweet and delicious when eaten, and the taste of herbs was harmonious with the taste of the dish itself.

Qi Zizhen, who had no appetite for two days, ate the whole bowl of porridge without knowing it.

"The imperial physician said that if he has a good appetite after waking up, it means he has gotten better." Song Yaoxu, who was watching him eating, smiled gently, somewhat relieved.

In the East Palace, Song Yaoxu dressed more casually. He changed into an apricot-colored uniform. He wore a white jade crown on his head and rested his cheek with one hand. In the garden, it is noble, elegant and refreshing.

Qi Zizhen looked at Song Yaoxu's pure and harmless smile, and sat upright with his eyes downcast, as if erecting a barrier to invisibly isolate himself from Song Yaoxu's gentleness.

He watched the maid at the side tidy up the bowls and chopsticks, and saw that Song Yaoxu seemed to have no intention of leaving, and sat silently waiting for him to speak.

Song Yaoxu didn't let him wait too long, and said with a smile: "The weather is not bad today, why don't Zizhen come with me to the South Study Room?"

The South Study Room is where the princes attend classes. Song Yaoxu, the eldest son, pays great attention to communicating with the princes under the deliberate teaching of King Guan. Brothers are very good.

Correspondingly, every prince respects and loves their prince and brother at least superficially.

Qi Zizhen was not interested in this kind of scene of brothers respecting each other, so he simply refused: "No need."

However, Song Yaoxu didn't seem to hear Qi Zizhen's refusal, and continued: "This time, you are temporarily staying in the East Palace. I said to the outside world that you have a superb piano skill. I want to discuss with you for a while. There are just a few emperors My younger brother is also interested in musical instruments and shouted that he wants to meet you."

"They will be very happy to see you."

Qi Zizhen remained silent.

What mood the princes are in has nothing to do with him, but judging by Song Yaoxu's attitude, I'm afraid he won't give up if he doesn't go.In the end, Qi Zizhen still chose to compromise, and responded with lowered eyes: "I would like to follow His Highness's instructions."

After getting the desired answer, Song Yaoxu smiled even more gently: "Then we will leave in half an hour. Before that, you can take a walk in the East Palace to get acquainted."

Qi Zizhen didn't respond, and Song Yaoxu didn't care about his indifference, and left after a few simple exhortations.

After watching Song Yaoxu disappear through the door, Qi Zizhen got up, retreated the two maids who stayed in the room, and walked around the room alone.

Due to his status, the layout of the room is not very exquisite, it is only better than his simple courtyard in the Prime Minister's Mansion.If you look carefully, you will find that there are many familiar small objects that seem to have been moved from the Prime Minister's Mansion, and the neatly folded clothes in the suitcase are also what he often wears.

He went to bed early yesterday and didn't have time to pay attention to the layout of the room. Now after the tour, he found that the arrangement of the furniture in the house is roughly the same as when he was in the prime minister's residence. Even though the furniture styles are different, they are all in places he is familiar with.

Presumably, Song Yaoxu wrote down and re-arranged when he sent someone to move things in his room yesterday after he fell asleep.

Is His Royal Highness the crown prince overly warm to this stranger whom he has only met a few times?

Qi Zizhen looked at the few red plums in the vase on the desk, and quickly restrained his thoughts.

Based on his impression of the prince in his previous life, I'm afraid the prince just treats him like this out of pity for him.

After all, more than half of the prince's acquaintances and friends in the previous life were people with miserable backgrounds, so as to consume his excessive love.

Qi Zizhen believes that the prince is sincere to him, but he doesn't intend to accept it, let alone reciprocate.

Such an indecisive prince, who can show his sincerity to strangers at this time, can take back everything because of a word from others at that time.

Qi Zizhen reached out and picked off a petal of red plum, and threw it into the brazier on one side.

The bottom of his eyes reflected the fire, but he was as cold as ice, quietly watching the petals of red plums being swallowed by the jumping and swaying flames in an instant.

After a long time, he finally turned around and went into the inner room to change back into the plain black suit he was used to before.

Half an hour was not long, and not long after, Qi Zizhen heard the maid at the door say that he could go out.

Qi Zizhen casually put on his previous black cloak, and as soon as he walked out of the room, he was greeted by Song Yaoxu's gentle smile: "Let's go."

He still didn't respond, and walked in front of Song Yaoxu silently.

Qi Zizhen was half a head shorter than Song Yaoxu, with a sickly look on his face, and a thin figure, which made him look even weaker under the cloak.

Song Yaoxu's eyes showed a little more love, and his tone was even more gentle: "Today I mainly want to take you out for a walk to relax. If you feel unwell on the way, remember to tell me."

For his concern, Qi Zizhen only ignored him after hearing it once, and stayed silently in his own world without making any response.

Having been together for a short time, Song Yaoxu somewhat understood Qi Zizhen's temperament at this time, didn't mind his silence, and called the maid carrying the food box to set off together.

Maybe it was because he knew that Qi Zizhen preferred to be quiet, and Song Yaoxu didn't deliberately find a topic to talk about along the way, the two of them just walked quietly on the empty palace road.

This made Qi Zizhen feel more comfortable.

There is a distance between the East Palace and the South Study Room. Now that he has gone out, Qi Zizhen did not suppress himself too much. After taking a deep breath, he slightly raised his head and looked at the blue sky above the palace wall.

The pure blue sky only occasionally floats a few clouds and mists, which meet the snow-covered palace wall, like a huge picture scroll, orderly and restrained.

The biting cold wind blew a bit of chill, Qi Zizhen breathed out a breath of air-conditioning, looked away, and looked at the South Study Room not far away.

Song Yaoxu should have estimated the time before going out, and when they arrived, it was the time for the princes to rest.

"Brother Prince!"

The first person to notice someone was the prince who was basking in the sun outside the South Study Room. When he saw Song Yaoxu, his eyes lit up and he jumped happily in front of Song Yaoxu.

Qi Zizhen hadn't had much contact with the prince's lineage in his previous life, so he only knew that the ones studying in the South Study Room at this time should be the fifth prince to the twelfth prince.

The second, third, and fourth princes were about the same age as Song Yaoxu, and they went to their own fiefs after reaching the crown.Now the oldest five princes in the South Study Room are only ten years old, and the twelve princes are the youngest sons of the emperor. They will only be able to study this year, and they are only six years old.

Several princes who heard the movement in the room also ran out one after another, and surrounded Song Yaoxu, smiling lively and purely.

Qi Zizhen didn't know the princes well, so he silently stepped back a few steps, as if to pretend that he didn't exist, but Song Yaoxu still noticed his actions.

Song Yaoxu gently comforted Huanxi's children, and then introduced to them: "Didn't you say yesterday that you wanted to see Mr. Qi? Today I invited him to come with me."

Noticing that the princes turned their attention to him, Qi Zizhen did not panic, and saluted calmly: "I have seen His Royal Highness."

His attitude was very indifferent, but surprisingly none of the princes found it strange, and even a prince who looked about eight or nine years old came over and looked at him curiously: "You are the Qi Qi whom even the elder brother of the prince admires." son?"

The little prince was dressed in a warm orange robe and a fluffy collar. On his face was the unfaded baby fat. His round eyes were full of curiosity, and Yuxue looked cute.

The maid carrying the food box behind her reminded softly: "This is the Tenth Prince."

Hearing this, Qi Zizhen bowed his head to greet the tenth prince: "Return to His Royal Highness, I will not be here, but I am grateful for the favor of His Royal Highness the Prince."

The tenth prince is not afraid of life, even though Qi Zizhen put his posture very alienated, he still said with a smile: "I believe in the prince brother! Mr. Qi must be very powerful, I want to hear Mr. Qi play!"

"Xiao Shi." Song Yaoxu walked over slowly and stopped the Tenth Prince, raised his hand and rubbed his head and said, "Didn't I say that? Zizhen's hand was injured and he can't play in the near future. Don't embarrass Zizhen."

The tenth prince seemed a little disappointed, but soon regained his energy and looked at Qi Zizhen with sparkling eyes: "Then I'll wait until Mr. Qi recovers!"

Qi Zizhen couldn't stand this pure and innocent gaze, so he lowered his eyelashes to avoid the sight of the tenth prince, and remained silent.

Seeing that he didn't intend to respond, Song Yaoxu changed the subject aside and said with a smile, "I brought some pastries. You have worked hard in your studies recently, so come and eat some."

The princes are not very old, and they are very keen on cakes. Hearing this, they were happy again, and happily prepared to eat cakes.

There was still some time before lunch, and Song Yaoxu didn't bring many pastries, which were just enough for each of the eight princes, without delaying lunch.

During the period, Song Yaoxu was dragged to sit with the fifth prince, and by the way, he was concerned about the injury the fifth prince suffered during riding and archery.

Qi Zizhen stood on the other side, out of tune with this lively scene.

At this moment, the corner of his clothes was pulled again, and when he looked down, he realized that it was the Tenth Prince who walked around behind him at some point.

The tenth prince tugged at the corner of his clothes, and handed a porcelain bottle in his hand to Qi Zizhen: "This is the best medicine for wounds, I'll give it to you!"

The little white porcelain vase is very delicate, and Qi Zizhen was about to say no, when he heard the tenth prince continue, "I heard the Taifu talk about Shi... Shiqin, I've always been interested, so you need to get better soon!"

Hearing the word "Shiqin", Qi Zizhen thought of his Shiqin that was temporarily placed in Song Yaoxu's room. For a while, he didn't even notice the unnatural pause in the Tenth Prince's words. Prince's gift.

"Cao Min thanked His Highness the Tenth Highness for his kindness."

Seeing that the wound medicine was taken away, the Tenth Prince smiled happily and ran back to Song Yaoxu's side again.

Qi Zizhen watched him go back, and inadvertently met Song Yaoxu's gaze, but this time Song Yaoxu quickly looked away.

He didn't think too much about it, and stood on one side with downcast eyes, still indifferent and alienated, only the porcelain bottle in his palm was cold and warm.